The Stickler

29 October 2017

The Stickler now in its 23rd year is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race. It involves over 1500ft of gruelling climbing, beginning with the infamous ’Stickle Path’. Runners ascend three locally renowned peaks along the beautiful Stour Valley: Okeford Beacon, Hod Hill and Hambledon. The course is mostly on gravel tracks with some stretches on tarmac or grass.

Car Parking - Space is finite so please arrive in good time and consider lift sharing. For those travelling from Sturminster Newton, go to St. Patrick’s Yard Industrial Estate opposite Dee-Jays Motor Sales. For those travelling from Blandford, go to Shillingstone Primary School. Please note that the school building will not be accessible to runners.

The Start – 10.30am - Lanchards Lane – there is a 5-10 minute walk from race HQ and parking areas.